Archive for April 2021
DISH OF THE MONTH, MAY 2021 NOMINATIONS">DISH OF THE MONTH, MAY 2021 NOMINATIONS
Welcome to the Nominations thread for the May 2021 Dish of the Month (“DOTM”). For those unfamiliar with our DOTM series, we select a particular dish for each month. Over the course of that month, Hounds cook the dish and post reports on the results. The...
Read moreMAY 2021 COTM VOTING">MAY 2021 COTM VOTING
To vote for DINNER IN FRENCH, click this post's heart below. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreJamaican/Caribbean cookbook needed">Jamaican/Caribbean cookbook needed
What is a good Jamaican cookbook to purchase for traditional food? Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBraised Short Rib Recipe in Men's Magazine">Braised Short Rib Recipe in Men's Magazine
Does anyone remember a recipe for braised short ribs that was super popular here about 15 years ago. It had been published in a men's magazine. I used to make it all the time and one unique feature was it required marinating the ribs in red wine overnight....
Read moreHow do you match sauce with ravioli?">How do you match sauce with ravioli?
I got a ricotta and grana Padona ravioli and a mushroom ravioli from Whole Foods. What would be a good sauce to go with them? I've noticed that a lot of these different ravioli just aren't a good match. Is there a secret to knowing what kind of sauce would...
Read moreBeef stew, what about the potatoes">Beef stew, what about the potatoes
I'd like your experience with crock pot beef stew. Not only Your favorite recipe, but your strategy for potatoes, carrots, etc. I want vegetables with some texture. Bite. If I put them in at the beginning, they're mushy. But, when would be a good time to add...
Read moreBread for shawarma? Yeast?">Bread for shawarma? Yeast?
Hi. I’d like to make some flat bread that would work well with shawarma. I’m seeing that some flatbreads recipes use yeast and some don’t. What do you recommend? Also how about recipes that use yogurt? Would this keep the dough softer? Thanks for the help. Read more
May–July 2021 Baking Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS">May–July 2021 Baking Cookbook of the Month NOMINATIONS
This is exciting! Here are 3 that I own already: SNACKING CAKES DESSERT PERSON THE BOOK ON PIE Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreBeginners Questions About Measuring for Baking">Beginners Questions About Measuring for Baking
As far as the mass of your flour is concerned, it doesn't matter whether you sift or not. It might make a difference in the finished product, though, so follow the recipe. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreISO Quark">ISO Quark
Title says it all. I'm resurrecting an old recipe for a berry pie. I substitute sour cream to good effect, but I'd like to try to make it as traditionally as possible. Where can I find quark, preferably Eglinton to the lake, Roncesvalles to Woodbine. I will travel outside those...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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